Tue, Jun 23, 2009
Standard And Night Vision Versions Available
The FreeFlight RAD-40
is a 1/2 3 ATI, panel-mounted digital display which provides
the pilot with an accurate readout of aircraft height above ground
level. The RAD-40 has a selectable Decision Height (DH) and
includes five additional trip points, all with discrete outputs -
from 100 to 1000 feet - which can be used to control an audible
tone or to interface with third party equipment.
A follow-on product to the company's TRA-3500 and TRI-40 Radar
Altimeter system, the RAD-40 combines with FreeFlight Systems' TSO
certified RA-4000 or RA-4500 Radar Altimeters to provide operators
with an economical, fully certified Radar Altimeter system, the
company says.
"When flying in degraded weather conditions, pilots find
themselves in task-saturated situations, which is why we designed
the RAD-40 to be clear, bright, and easy to read with reliable
warnings when both decision height and pre-set warning altitudes
are met," states Robert Schneier, COO, FreeFlight Systems. "When
pilots are 'in the weeds,' that is low to the ground and
task-saturated, our RAD-40 combined with either the RA-4000 or
RA-4500 could very well be the last - and only - thing that keeps
them from hitting the ground," adds Tim Taylor, president and CEO,
FreeFlight Systems. "We take that responsibility very seriously
when designing our systems."
In addition to the standard version, a Night Vision Goggle (NVG)
compatible display is available. For certain installations, a
display in a round 3 ATI faceplate adapter is also offered as an
option.
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